Tag: Circular Economy
-
Baguio City Hosts Monthly Sustainability Fair with Bokashi Training
Baguio City is taking significant steps towards sustainable waste management by hosting a monthly sustainability fair. The next event, scheduled for January 26 at People’s Park, will feature a free training session on ‘bokashi,’ a fermentation process that transforms food waste and organic matter into nutrient-rich soil additives. This initiative is part of a broader…
Written by
-
Philippines and Japan Strengthen Environmental Ties, Push Forward on Climate Initiatives
In a significant move to combat climate change, the Philippines and Japan have pledged to deepen their environmental collaboration. This commitment was highlighted during the opening of the 2nd Philippine-Japan Environment Week, where Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga spoke about the importance of their partnership in tackling shared…
Written by
-
Philippines Pushes for Less Single-Use Plastic During National Zero Waste Month
In the midst of National Zero Waste Month, celebrated every January since 2014 under Proclamation No. 760, the Philippines is intensifying its campaign against single-use plastics. The initiative, which encourages government bodies and the public to adopt sustainable practices, comes as the country faces criticism for being among the world’s top ocean polluters, largely due…
Written by
-
Philippines Breaks Guinness World Record with Massive Bamboo Planting Initiative
The Philippines has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest number of people planting bamboo simultaneously. On October 18, 2024, a total of 2,305 participants across 19 different locations in mainland Mindanao and Leyte province came together to plant bamboo, an event that was officially recognized by Guinness…
Written by
-
DOST to Showcase Circular Economy at Science and Tech Week in Northern Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is gearing up to host the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) in Northern Mindanao, with a special emphasis on the circular economy. Scheduled from November 27 to December 1, this marks the first time the event will be held in Mindanao.…
Written by